by Hartwell Dentistry | May 31, 2015 | Health Article
Diabetes can impact your oral health in ways we may not have even realised! What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting the way the human body converts sugars from food into energy via the hormone insulin. There are several forms of diabetes; however,...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 30, 2015 | Health Article
Did you know that the prevention of gum disease may also be good for your heart? New research suggests that if you suffer from gum disease (periodontal disease), this may be increasing your risk of heart disease or stroke. Research suggests that people with gum...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 29, 2015 | Health Article
Pregnancy is an important period of time for both the mother’s and baby’s health. You’ll want to think about taking good care of yourself and getting your baby’s life off to a healthy start! For a long time we’ve known that risk factors such as smoking, alcohol and...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 28, 2015 | Health Article
Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I brush my teeth? No, your gums should not bleed when you brush your teeth. Bleeding gums may be one of the signs of gum disease. Think of gum tissue as the skin on your hand. If your hands bled every time you washed them, you...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 2, 2015 | Health Article
How Osteoporosis (bone thinning) affects your smile! Did you know that to keep your teeth you need to maintain good bone density? When you smile, the world sees your teeth. To keep your teeth, good bone density in the jaw is essential, as bone forms the foundation and...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 2, 2015 | Health Article
Did you know that prevention of gum disease may be good for your heart? Did you also know that periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to other serious health risks? Scientific data has now proven that there is a direct link between oral health...
